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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,265.56, 349,502.16 and 140,088.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,265.56, 349,502.16 and 140,088.22 is: 193,319.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,265.56 : 349,502.16 = 140,088.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,265.56/349,502.16 = 140,088.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,265.56x = 349,502.16 × 140,088.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,265.56x = 48,961,135,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,961,135,480.56/253,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,319.36

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